One pop storm devastates Waterloo Municipal Airport
National Weather Service labeled the event a sharp 105 mph strike that demolished nearly 50 aircraft and damaged hangars at Waterloo Municipal Airport. Insurance costs were estimated between 5 and 25 million dollars as runways reopened and planes resumed movement by morning.
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Lloyd Turner
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Three die in stampede at pope mass in Fortaleza
At Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza a stampede as thousands pressed to seats for Pope John Paul II left three women dead, including 74 year old Lourdes Farias, and dozens injured. The pope arrived during a 12 day Brazil visit and met lepers in Belem earlier.
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Vania Mendes Freitas
Muffin caper recalls a child's cable quest
A 10-year-old's bid for cable TV is linked to a recent event. The note highlights a quirky local incident that drew curiosity and attention around town.
Index Most People Can Accept Good Advice Gracefully
A concise observation from a humor or editorial segment notes that most individuals respond well to prudent guidance when it does not disrupt their own plans. The line hints at human nature and decision making in everyday life.
Third year of inflation guidelines
Washington AP reports the Carter administration plans a third year of anti inflation wage and price guidelines while admitting policy has been weakened by rising interest rates and oil and food costs. Robert Russell notes wholesale prices rebounded and inflation persists.
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Carter Hua Meet After Ohira Memorial in Tokyo
President Carter and Chinese Premier Hua Guofeng held a brief two minute, interpreter guided exchange at a state memorial for Masayoshi Ohira. They plan a fuller talk Thursday as 6 500 mourners attended the service at Budokan in Tokyo. Carter earlier met Emperor Hirohito and Japan's acting prime minister Ito. Carter praised Ohira and emphasized U S Japan ties.
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